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Congee & Porridge

Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou)

Traditionally nourishes yin, moistens dryness and clears restlessness

⏱ 1 hr 1 pot

Congee & Porridge

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Low-purine; traditionally nourishes the heart and spleen and supports those managing uric acid

⏱ 1 hr 1 pot

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Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

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Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to support kidney yin and yang and help manage blood sugar

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 pot (a 7-day course)

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Dried Oyster, Scallop, and Lean Pork Congee

Traditionally used to nourish yin and settle restlessness

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 1 pot (family-sized)

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Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and nourish in early pregnancy

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

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Pine Nut and Hemp Seed Congee

Traditionally used to moisten the intestines and ease dryness-type constipation

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

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Mian Yin Chen Congee

Traditionally supports the liver and gallbladder

⏱ 45 min 1 pot (2–3 bowls)

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Old Cucumber, Dried Scallop and Tangerine Peel Congee

Traditionally nourishes yin and clears heat to ease mouth ulcers

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 1 pot

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Water Chestnut and Job's Tears (Coix) Congee

Low-purine foods traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease gout discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls

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Celery, Red Date and Dried Scallop Congee

Traditionally used to support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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Snow Fungus, Fo-Ti and Peanut Congee

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support healthy gums

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

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Dendrobium, Polygonatum and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to nourish stomach yin and ease burning discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 2–3 bowls

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Glutinous Rice and Wheat Porridge

Traditionally warms and soothes the digestive tract during and after gastroenteritis

⏱ 40 min Multiple small servings throughout the day

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Dried Oyster, Conpoy and Dried Vegetable Congee

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat, and support recovery after childbirth

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 3–4 bowls

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Chinese Yam and Dry-Fried Hyacinth Bean Congee

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and stomach and ease diarrhoea after viral illness

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Enoki Mushroom and Frog Congee

Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and stomach and supporting recovery in chronic liver conditions

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Yellow Ear Fungus and Red Date Rice Porridge

Traditionally used to nourish blood, support skin elasticity, and help slow the visible signs of ageing

⏱ 2 hr Serves 3–4

Congee & Porridge

Sour Jujube Seed Congee (Suan Zao Ren Zhou)

traditionally used to calm the mind, support sleep, and ease nervous exhaustion

⏱ 50 min 2 servings

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Cogongrass Root and Adzuki Bean Congee

traditionally associated with reducing water retention, supporting urinary flow, and nourishing the organs

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Walnut Congee (He Tao Ren Zhou)

Traditionally used to nourish kidney essence, support the lungs, strengthen the lower back, and ease chronic constipation

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

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Fresh Chinese Yam and Lean Pork Congee

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar, strengthening digestion, and nourishing the lungs

⏱ 55 min 2–3 servings

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Lotus Seed Beauty Porridge (Lian Shi Mei Rong Geng)

traditionally used to nourish the skin, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 90 min 2–3 bowls